Water retention, also called fluid retention, is medically termed edema. It is a condition wherein water is retained in the body tissues. Normally, when water leaks from the blood into the body tissue, the lymphatic system takes care of the removal of the excess water. When a person suffers from water retention, the lymphatic system […] Read more »

Almost everyone who has eaten too much has experienced bloating. And it’s not a very good feeling. Sometimes, it can also be very embarrassing. So, how do you treat this common condition? What are the natural remedies for bloating? Bloating Abdominal bloating refers to a sense of fullness, enlargement, or tightness in the abdominal area. […] Read more »

Kidney infections are mostly caused by a bacterial infection. If a person has a low resistance to infection, the bacteria can travel all the way up the ureters to the kidneys. A urinary tract infection is usually the precursor of a kidney infection. There are two types of kidney infection. One is acute kidney infection. […] Read more »

Endometriosis is an often painful chronic condition that involves the growth of endometrium (tissue lining the uterus) outside the uterus toward the fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, bladder, or bowel. There are also times when this tissue called endometrium grows even outside the pelvic region (e.g. lungs). The Endometriosis Association has reported that the condition has […] Read more »

Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is a kind of wildflower grown in North America, Europe and in certain areas in Asia. It is often considered as a garden’s weed but with seeds containing oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an omega-6 essential fatty acid or EFA that is converted by the body into substances […] Read more »

The benefits of meditation are well known by many. Meditation is one of the best natural remedies for anxiety, among other things. However, meditation for beginners can be very challenging because we may find that sitting in one posture for an extended amount of time becomes uncomfortable pretty quickly. Some gentle yin yoga before beginning […] Read more »

Chinese herbal medicine is a great hol istic system that has been around for over 3000 years. This Chinese medical system has been around helping to diagnose, treat, cure and prevent a huge variety of health issues and conditions. Although Chinese medicine might sound unconventional to someone who isn’t used to it, its philosophy and […] Read more »

Breast cancer is one of the problems of women today. Many are experiencing this kind of disease and many die because the cancer cells are already malignant. When the cancer cells spread to the body it becomes dangerous because there is a possibility that the patient will not survive. Others become depress with that idea. […] Read more »

Hypnosis or hypnotism has history dating back to at least 200 years; we have been trying various forms of hypnotism over ages to achieve certain levels in hypnotism. There have been a number of scientific studies which have laid down certain principles in hypnotism but there no substantial proof on why a person who is […] Read more »

First, height increase is entirely possible and anyone who says otherwise is just plain uninformed. By very physiological definition height increase is possible. It is possible for bones to increase in width(called appositional growth and involves increasing periosteal width or the deposit of new cortical bone by osteoblasts directly beneath the periosteum). Irregular bones like […] Read more »

So, before we get to revealing this big secret in chiropractic , we should probably talk a bit about the background of this healing discipline. Chiropractic was discovered or developed, depending on how you see things, in 1895. Yes, it is that old of a profession! Since that time, many things have come and gone […] Read more »

When it comes to solving all the small aches and pains in your muscles and bones, your best option may be to work with a holistic practitioner. As many people are unaware of how holistic medicine works, here are some tips that can help you select the best holistic practitioner: Tip # 1 – Education […] Read more »

If you seldom suffer from diarrhea, you can use fluids and OTC medications to keep your body from dehydration and to manage your bowel symptoms. Usually, diarrhea goes away of its own accord if you eat and drink properly, but if you have a severe case of diarrhea, which means that it lasts for more […] Read more »